Chapter 1
_ in _ children live in povert.
1,5
True or false: the constitution does address eduction.
False
Have the trends in parent involvement improved or not improved since 1996?
Improved
True or false: Culture is not static?
True
What is the bus drivers name?
Joy
Parent and teacher
What is a paradigm?
A way in which to view the world
What is a school's culture?
Belief systems, values, general cognitive structure and meanings.
What does CLED stand for?
Culturally, linguistically, economically, diverse backgrounds.
What was the event in George's life that led him to ride the energy bus?
He got a flat tire and couldn't drive his car.
How does income affect attendance for students?
Less income can cause problems with transportation, food, clothing and illness.
Separation, remediation, and collaboration
What does cultural marginalization mean?
The way people tend to view others that are dissimilar and separated, devalued.
What is cultural diversity defined as?
Interactions and comparisons between people within a given environment.
What did George's boss threaten to do if he didn't put in more effort at work?
Fire him
How does post-secondary readiness improve cognitive skills?
It helps with critical thinking, creativity and content knowledge.
What are four ways to observe achievement gaps?
Standardized test scores, grade point average, dropout rates, and college enrollment and completion rates.
List three strategies that categorize a productive group.
*any of these work
Use agenda as a guide, listen, ideas are welcomed, prioritize the concerns, select target concern, action plan, clarity on decisions, summarize meeting.
Explain level of assimilation.
People of different ethnicity, race, and class embrace the norms of the dominant culture.
What is a love magnet?
Someone who constantly radiates positivity and genuinely cares about others.
What is the four year high school graduation rate in Minnesota?
75%
What are the five functions of the brain?
Info processes, project engagement, perception, workflow, and problem solving.
What is the first core belief of a partnership?
All families are knowledgeable experts who influence their child in/out of school.
Steps to cultural reciprocity.
- Know your own world view
- Learn about families and their community
- Acknowledge and respect cultural differences
- Reach mutual goals
What was rule number 6?
Ban "energy vampires" from your bus.